The Physicians Aid Association of the Delaware Valley
The Physicians Aid Association of the Delaware Valley is a private foundation based in Perkasie, Pennsylvania. It supports physicians in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey who face unanticipated hardships, including chronic illness, catastrophic injury, disability, recovery from substance dependency, and other problems that disrupt their ability to meet the demands of their careers.
The Physicians Aid Association of the Delaware Valley at a glance
In short: The Physicians Aid Association of the Delaware Valley gave $556K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $556,173
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,783
- +18.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $26,966
- Total assets
- $12,443,752
- +7.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Physicians Aid Association of the Delaware Valley
- How to Apply
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The Association will supply an application upon request. Its filing states that eligible applicants are medical doctors and doctors of Osteopathy in the Delaware Valley. The website says applicants’ financial details are reviewed to confirm need and asks applicants to submit an application and supporting documents.
- Contact
Application contact: Susan Winters-Griste
Mailing address: 28 Wood Lea Rd, Pottstown, PA 19465
Phone: (484) 334-8401
Website: https://physicians-aid.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Physicians Aid Association of the Delaware Valley funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Drexel University School of Medicine ($75K). Together the top 10 received $530K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 75 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Association’s stated service area is Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey. In 2024, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 32% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Physicians Aid Association of the Delaware Valley gives
- Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $542K (2023) to $794K (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $556K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Drexel University School of Medicine Philadelphia, PA | Operations | $75,000 |
| Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia, PA | Operations | $75,000 |
| University of PA Medical College Philadelphia, PA | Operations | $75,000 |
| Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA | Operations | $75,000 |
| Temple School of Medicine Philadelphia, PA | Operations | $75,000 |
| Rowan University Medical School Glassboro, NJ | Operations | $75,000 |
| C Stinson Cherry Hill, NJ | Stipend and medical reimbursement | $26,966 |
| C Reynolds Cherry Hill, NJ | Stipend and medical reimbursement | $21,341 |
| M Suarez Cherry Hill, NJ | Stipend | $16,500 |
| A Garcia Cherry Hill, NJ | Stipend and medical reimbursement | $15,149 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,443,752 | $3,403,030 | $656,919 | $556,173 | 13 | $588,672 | $3,333,783 | $563,959 |
| 2023 | $11,577,327 | $560,315 | $648,629 | $542,298 | 15 | $585,903 | $509,589 | $546,140 |
| 2022 | $10,596,347 | $2,104,185 | $719,119 | $604,371 | 16 | $650,323 | $2,050,389 | $540,929 |
| 2021 | $13,926,710 | $953,306 | $916,060 | $794,334 | 15 | $837,355 | $885,226 | $650,634 |
| 2020 | $12,117,020 | $672,334 | $640,281 | $548,264 | 16 | — | $621,939 | $516,400 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Physicians Aid Association of the Delaware Valley reported a distributable amount of $564K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Association’s mission is to provide temporary financial support through grants and stipends to physicians in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey who are facing unanticipated hardships. Its website describes its individual clients as graduates of allopathic or osteopathic medical schools, or people who have completed all graduation requirements. A physician may also qualify when financial difficulty results from illness or injury affecting a spouse or dependent child.
The Association also contributes to scholarship funds at medical schools in the Philadelphia area. It reports supporting College of Physicians of Philadelphia programs that promote physician health and well-being and develop student interest in medicine as a career.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Association reported 13 grants totaling $556,173. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $75,000, with a median of $26,966. Six of the largest reported grants were $75,000 each, for operations at Drexel University School of Medicine, Jefferson Medical College, University of PA Medical College, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Temple School of Medicine, and Rowan University Medical School. Other reported awards included stipends and medical expense reimbursements to individual physicians.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Russell S. Breish as President; Madeline Q. Ewing as Secretary-Treasurer; Kathryn P. Trayes as Vice President; and Robert L. Honish, Sara Wheeler Reichard, David M. Mintzer, Carol L. Coldren, and Adam D. Scioli as directors.
The Physicians Aid Association of the Delaware Valley is led by Russell S. Breish, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Russell S. Breish
President
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol L. Coldren
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert L. Honish
Director
President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam D. Scioli
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David M. Mintzer
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Wheeler Reichard
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madeline Q. Ewing
Sectreas
Director → Sectreas, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn P. Trayes
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Donald Gill (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: James Studdiford (2020–2021) — President
- Former: William Mebane (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kathryn P. Travers (2020) — Director
- Former: Lester Dewis (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Physicians Aid Association of the Delaware Valley
How much does The Physicians Aid Association of the Delaware Valley give each year?
The Physicians Aid Association of the Delaware Valley gave $556K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $542K across 15 grants.
What is The Physicians Aid Association of the Delaware Valley's typical grant size?
The Physicians Aid Association of the Delaware Valley's median grant in 2024 was $26,966, and its average grant was $42,783, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Physicians Aid Association of the Delaware Valley give grants?
The Physicians Aid Association of the Delaware Valley gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (6 grants) and Cherry Hill, NJ (6 grants).
Does The Physicians Aid Association of the Delaware Valley give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Physicians Aid Association of the Delaware Valley's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (7 grants) and "Stipend and medical reimbursement" (5 grants).
Who are The Physicians Aid Association of the Delaware Valley's largest grantees?
The Physicians Aid Association of the Delaware Valley's largest 2024 grantees include Drexel University School of Medicine ($75,000), Jefferson Medical College ($75,000) and University of PA Medical College ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Physicians Aid Association of the Delaware Valley?
The Physicians Aid Association of the Delaware Valley reported $12.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $589K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $564K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Physicians Aid Association of the Delaware Valley fund?
The Association’s mission is to provide temporary financial support through grants and stipends to physicians in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey who are facing unanticipated hardships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Physicians Aid Association of the Delaware Valley?
The Association will supply an application upon request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Physicians Aid Association of the Delaware Valley's EIN?
The Physicians Aid Association of the Delaware Valley's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6266619. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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